About Me:
Nicole Dumel, MA, OWDS, GCDF
As a passionate and experienced advocate, I have spent 10 years serving residents, businesses, behavioral health providers, employers, and law enforcement agencies to assist them in reaching their goals to provide inclusive, equitable, cost-effective, and informed practices involving those impacted by the criminal legal system.
I have worked as a Senior Policy Analyst for the Council of State Governments Justice Center where I provided training and technical assistance to Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Project programs including law enforcement, corrections, co-responder, and specialty courts across the USA to encourage the use of best practices and informed decisions. I also formerly oversaw the Rockland County Re-entry Task Force, where I served as the primary liaison between corrections, individuals, and the community to oversee all aspects of individuals transitioning home from incarceration. In addition to professional experience, I hold a Masters Degree from John Jay College of New York in Criminal Justice specializing in Criminology and Deviance, as well as an advanced Master's Certificate in Criminal Investigation.
Never wanting to be too far from where all of this work begins, I actively provide weekly Cognitive Behavioral Intervention in Rockland County Jail for incarcerated individuals to address their criminogenic thinking. I am a certified Trainer-of-Trainers in Interactive Journaling, and a certified facilitator of Moral Reconation Therapy, Thinking for a Change, and The Girls Circle.
I have provided consulting to individuals, behavioral health providers, re-entry programs, employers, law enforcement agencies, and colleges/adult education centers since 2020 with a focus on business strategy, avoiding negligent hiring claims, curriculum design, Cognitive Behavioral Intervention implementation, self-advocacy, and much more.
I am truly passionate about the work that I do, the population that I serve, and making advancements towards a more fair, cost-effective, and strategy driven community for us all.
I look forward to the opportunity for us to work together!
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Available Services
Individuals with Justice System Involvement
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention, Training, and Job Readiness Training
If you're looking for a workshop on returning to work/maintaining employment and your legal rights, these services are available to individuals in NY/NJ only.
If you are a family member/loved one of an incarcerated individual returning home and seeking information on best practices and what to expect/success planning, virtual appointments are available!
Service Providers & Re-entry Programs
Interactive Journaling Facilitator Training, Staff Cultural Sensitivity Training, Peer Supervision Workshops, and More!
Having your staff trained in Interactive Journaling to become a 'one stop shop' for individuals with justice system involvement is a benefit for all involved. Trainings are available virtually or in-person with wide scheduling flexibility.
Providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive services is a large part of what will set you apart from other providers! Cultural sensitivity trainings available for: those with justice system involvement, crime victims/survivors, and servicing children of incarcerated parents.
Implementing peer services is no easy feat! I provide peer supervision workshops/strategy tables to maximize your program and employee's success!
Businesses
& Adult Education Providers
Recruitment/Retention Strategy Workshops, Curriculum Design, Cultural Sensitivity Training, and Pathway Program Development!
Having strong, ethical, and lasting methodology for recruitment and retention of staff means providing opportunity to the best candidate for any position, regardless of background information (as applicable/feasible). I can help you avoid negligent hiring claims, maximize hiring incentives, and strategize how to support individuals returning to the workforce!
Creating a curriculum for coursework/certificate programs that is appropriate and accessible to the intended population requires planning! I will assist with aspects from materials offered, class times, and partnerships/marketing!
*This list is non-exhaustive, custom services/packages available upon request.
Patricia
"Working with Nicole on Interactive Journaling was a great experience. She was incredibly patient, took the time to answer every question thoroughly, and made sure I felt confident with the material. I appreciated how she kept a comfortable, steady pace throughout the training, making it easy to follow and apply what I was learning. I'd highly recommend her!"
Tamiko
"I highly recommend Nicole as a trainer to anyone interested in Interactive Journaling. She is not only exceptionally knowledgeable but also genuinely caring and invested in the growth of those she teaches. Thanks to her, I earned my certificate gaining valuable insights I now use in both personal and professional settings. Nicole's training helped me develop a deeper understanding of how to support others in thinking differently and building new, healthier habits! Thank you Nicole, you are amazing!"
BRIDGES
BRIDGES is pleased to say that working with Nicole Dumel Consulting has been great. Nicole’s professionalism and expertise have been an asset in helping us implement various criminal justice initiatives. She is always available for questions and assistance. BRIDGES highly recommends Nicole Dumel Consulting.